The Round Table, Vol. 1: A Collection of Essays on Literature, Men, and Manners (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Hazlitt

9780483505667: The Round Table, Vol. 1: A Collection of Essays on Literature, Men, and Manners (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483505668 ISBN 13: 9780483505667

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A witty, spirited collection of Hazlitt’s essays on literature, people, and social life.

This edition gathers the early writings of a sharp, engaging observer who writes with easy humor about readers, writers, and the habits that shape our culture. It opens with a lively introduction to a “Round Table” of friends who discuss books, manners, and daily life, and it moves through essays on Chaucer, the Tendency of Sects, the Beggar’s Opera, and more. The tone is accessible, keeping the focus on ideas and observation rather than elaborate theory, with a clear eye for human foibles and pleasures.

What you’ll experience

An inviting glimpse into the circle that writes and talks about books, dinner, music, and companionship.
Thoughtful observations on manners, elegance, taste, and how people present themselves.
Readable, digestible essays on classic authors and well-known works, from Chaucer to popular literature.
Light, engaging reflections on everyday life, travel, and the social world of Hazlitt’s era.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic essays that blend literary critique with social commentary, and for fans of Hazlitt’s brisk, witty style.

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